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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Contractual obligation | $ 1,300.0
Other liabilities reserve | $ 0.7
Loss contingency, loss emergence period | 1 year

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- Definition Loss Contingency, Loss Emergence Period + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Other Liabilities Reserve + References No definition available. + Details
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Period Type: | instant

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- References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of contractual obligation, including but not limited to, long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations, purchase obligations, and other commitments. + References No definition available. + Details
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